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Horror in the Nursery
Presents the first publication of Fredric Wertham's findings on comics.
House of Commons Debates - April 2nd, 1954
Resumption of the discussion from April 1st, 1954, about clause 150 and Fulton's proposed amendment.
Just a Few Words
Claims that because little Johnny is reading crime comics, he will one day run over an old lady and leave her to die in the street.
Juvenile Delinquency (California): Hearing Before the Subcomitee to Investigate Juvenile Delinquency of the Judiciary United States Senate
Similar to the 1943 government article "Understanding Juvenile Delinquency," this document shows the shift that took place between 1943-1954. There is a huge portion of this document dedicated to the effects of horror comics on children. Moreover,…
Juvenile Delinquency Seen on Increase: Quaker Official Blames New Comic Books
Among other topics, discusses Edgar Bromberger's reports on the necessity for psychiatric consultation in hospitals.
Nation Stirred Against "Love" and "Horror" Comics
Full page of small articles that all deal with the problem of horror comics and children.
Proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Psychotherapy: The Psychopathology of Comic Books
A symposium held by Fredric Wertham with contributions from numerous authors that goes to great lengths to condemn comic books.
Report of the New York State Joint Legislative Committee to Study the Publication of Comics - March 1st, 1954
Introductory summary of the Committee's previous activities and findings before commencing a discussion of Wertham and his work. Also includes an examination of "pocket books," inexpensive books that often depicted obscene subjects.
Review: Crime Comics and Juvenile Delinquency
A review of Wertham's Seduction of the Innocent. Reference is made to the comic book trade being "evil."